Christopher D. Madden, CFP®

Vice President | Financial Advisor

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Chris Madden is a wealth management financial advisor based in Boston, MA.

Chris helps clients navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence. He specializes in comprehensive financial planning spanning tax mitigation, estate strategy, and risk management. His strategic investment approach begins with client goals and often addresses concentrated positions, stock‑based compensation, and liquidity planning.

Chris began his career in a management development program at a life insurance company before transitioning into a fundamental fixed income analyst role. There, he worked closely with senior corporate leadership and developed deep market insight through due diligence discussions at Wall Street conferences. He joined CAPTRUST in 2020, building experience across investment research and financial planning roles, and most recently serving high‑net‑worth clients on the firm’s wealth planning team.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) from Saint Anselm College. He also earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in finance from the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys lifelong learning, traveling with his wife as a form of cultural exploration, community involvement, and staying active.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE), Saint Anselm College
  • Master of Business Administration, Fairfield University
  • Master of Science in finance, Fairfield University

Industry Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

Industry Involvement

  • Junior Achievement of Greater Boston
  • Knights of Columbus

Memberships

  • Financial Planning Association of New England

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